They come in shapes that range from little princess castles to horses and unicorns. Read more...
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Silly Bandz, founded by Robert J. Croak, are rubber bracelets that come in different shapes, including animals, castles and even Justin Bieber.
Arts, Lifestyle
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January 11, 11:07 pm
UCLA alumni launch fashion line Château Davana
Diana Kohan literally ditched studying for a final to watch a fashion show. "I left my stuff in Kerckhoff during finals weeks and walked into Ackerman and I saw this insane runway show … with models and dresses and music and everything and I got really emotional," Kohan said. Disinterested in her psychology final, as well as school in general at the time, the UCLA alumna saw this fashion show put on by UCLA's Fashion and Student Trends club as the catharsis for her decision to pursue fashion as a career. Having grown up making her own clothes and taking sewing classes, Kohan was always interested in fashion, but didn't think of it as a possible career path until she discovered the fashion club at UCLA. Read more...
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The “Bobbi” dress from UCLA alumna Diana Kohan’s clothing line, Château Davana. (courtesy of Chateau Davana)
Arts, Lifestyle
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January 10, 11:43 pm
Bus Stops: _Venice beach is always vibrant, even in winter_
Having never been to Venice Beach, I didn't really know what to expect when I got there. Read more...
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The sun shines through the iconic Venice sign, recognizable to both residents and visitors, as pedestrians cross the street. Venice beach is home to multitudes of eccentric shops, medicinal marijuana stores, street performers and restaurants. This week, columnist Arit John took the Big Blue Bus to Venice Beach and explored what there is to do on a budget of less than $10.
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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January 10, 11:38 pm
‘Art and the Unbreakable Spirit of Haiti’ exhibit at Fowler highlights Vodou collection
Little less than a year ago, Haiti weighed heavily on many people's minds as the small nation on the island of Hispaniola that suffered a massive earthquake that devastated the capital city of Port-au-Prince. Read more...
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FOWLER MUSEUM
This oil on canvas painting, “Dessalines Ripping the White From the Flag,” by Madsen Mompremier is on display in the Haiti exhibition that opened on Sunday.
Arts, Music
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January 10, 11:36 pm
Album Review: Showroom of Compassion
The band Cake has fascinated me since I first heard their song "Never There" a few years ago, mostly because the '90s band from Sacramento is pretty much unlike anything I've ever heard. Read more...
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COLUMBIA RECORDS
Arts, Lifestyle, Photo Archives
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January 10, 12:18 am
Drink in the richness of some of Westwood’s most savory hot chocolates
For those who don't like coffee or tea, there's always been a simple, classic hot beverage to fall back on: hot chocolate. Rumored to have been created by the Mayans more than 2,000 years ago, this delicious drink is the alternative to more caffeinated and potent choices. This week, I went on a quest, a journey to hot chocolate Mecca, to sample and rate the hot chocolate at all the nearby Westwood cafes. So the next time you're studying in Westwood and feel the urge for something chocolate, you know what to order. Read more...
Arts, Lifestyle
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January 10, 12:11 am
Study Footwear design contest offers creative outlet for students
Los Angeles-based designer and Study Footwear founder Chris Stamp would never have founded his own shoe company or even pursued the arts without the support of his parents. Read more...